Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists (KNCSB)

Woman’s Missionary Union

WMU introduces print-on-demand missions resources

by Amy W. Richardson

(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) – May 4, 2007

    WMU now offers convenient and compelling print-on-demand Bible studies that help small groups within churches to increase biblical and missional understanding of their responsibility and opportunities for sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.

  These practical Bible studies are offered for all age levels as part of WMU’s new Generation M (M for missions) brand of online products. Generation M products can be easily purchased and instantly downloaded from the WMU online store, http://www.wmustore.com.

    The newest offering in the Generation M line is the fourth unit of a 52-week Bible study based on the Book of Acts. Intended to spark discussion and understanding about present-day missions and missions involvement, the “Christ Followers” series provides an undated lesson plan to be used by small study groups any time of year. The intergenerational series includes four units of 13 sessions designed for the educational needs of preschoolers, children, student/youth, and adults.

“‘Christ Followers’ is general and timeless making it applicable to all Baptists and other Christians who want to grow in their understanding of God’s call on their lives,” said WMU executive director Wanda S. Lee. “The series features stories from missionaries and centers upon missions involvement for individuals by offering relevant ideas for ministry in today’s world.”
“With ‘Christ Followers,’ all ages—grandparents, parents, and children—will study and learn from the same Scripture references each week making intergenerational activities a part of everyday life,” Lee added.

    Though it includes appropriate Old Testament Scriptures, “Christ Followers” emphasizes New Testament Scriptures that reinforce Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (NIV).

    Based on this Scripture, “Christ Followers” explores reaching out in Christ to different geographic locations and people groups in: one’s own community—Jerusalem; beyond one’s community—Judea; one’s country—Samaria; and all nations/all peoples—ends of the earth.

    Those who have used the “Christ Followers” series say the Bible study provides answers to key questions about missional living. “‘Christ Followers’ provides answers to the what, why, who and how questions of a missional lifestyle through a biblical foundation and twenty-first century examples,” said Barbara Wigger, women’s ministries director for the General Baptist Women’s Ministries, Inc.
“Christ Followers” units are priced at $9.99 each (13 sessions per unit). Once purchased and downloaded to a personal computer, the user can make as many copies as needed for his or her study group. Other Generation M products include MissionsQuest, the individual achievement plan for Acteens, the WMU missions organization for teenage girls in grades 7–12; various piano sheet music, and more.

    “Beginnings,” another print-on-demand Bible study, will be available this month (May 2007). It uses an inductive approach to Bible study that is ideal for small groups in homes or apartment ministries. With “Beginnings,” participants will study 13 sessions on God’s promises, then move on to the books of Mark, Romans, and finally Philippians.
To purchase and learn more about WMU’s Generation M products, visit http://www.wmustore.com and choose the Digital Downloads menu tab at the top-right. Visit http://www.wmu.com/generationM for free study samples.

Woman’s Missionary Union

The purpose of Kansas-Nebraska Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) is to promote and support Christian missions through the organization of WMU in the churches and missions of the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists.

WMU is a cover term for the basic church program. It refers to all of its organizations, which include Women on Mission, Acteens, Girls in Action, and Missions Friends. It also includes coed organizations for adults, youth, and children.

Kansas-Nebraska WMU is both an organization and a department. The KNCSB constitution grants WMU the right to plan its own work, elect its own officers, and write its own bylaws as long as they are in agreement with those of the convention. The bylaws of this organization may be found in the convention annual and/or the Book of Reports.

These by-laws state that “the professional leadership shall be entrusted to the Director of the WMU Department of the KNCSB who shall, but virtue of office, be the Executive Director of the Kansas-Nebraska WMU organization. She and any Associate Directors shall be elected by the KNCSB according to its by-laws.”

The work of WMU is to:

• Pray for and give to missions.
• Do missions.
• Learn about missions.
• Develop spiritually toward a missions lifestyle.
• Participate in the work of the church and the denomination.

Visit the national WMU Web site http://www.wmu.com

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